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The UK’s schools are facing a worsening teacher shortage, with heavy workloads and burnout pushing staff out of the profession.
How coaching could help solve the UK’s teacher crisis
The UK’s schools are facing a worsening teacher shortage, with heavy workloads and burnout pushing staff out of the profession.
hotminute.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The UK’s schools are facing a worsening teacher shortage, with heavy workloads and burnout pushing staff out of the profession.
Flu season has got off to an early start this year in the UK – with cases spiking weeks earlier than in previous years. This has led to concerns that the UK may be on track for one of its worst flu seasons ever.
Flu season has started early in the UK – here’s what might be going on
Flu season has got off to an early start this year in the UK – with cases spiking weeks earlier than in previous years. This has led to concerns that the UK may be on track for one of its worst flu seasons ever.
hotminute.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Flu season has got off to an early start this year in the UK – with cases spiking weeks earlier than in previous years. This has led to concerns that the UK may be on track for one of its worst flu seasons ever.
The UK budget is usually a story of growth forecasts, borrowing levels and fiscal discipline. But ahead of this month’s high-stakes event, growth has been slower than expected.
10 rules for ‘new economics’ which the UK can learn from
The UK budget is usually a story of growth forecasts, borrowing levels and fiscal discipline. But ahead of this month’s high-stakes event, growth has been slower than expected.
hotminute.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The UK budget is usually a story of growth forecasts, borrowing levels and fiscal discipline. But ahead of this month’s high-stakes event, growth has been slower than expected.
When the British government recently announced its plan to emulate Denmark’s asylum and immigration system, it framed the move as a way to restore fairness and regain control.
Trump v the BBC: A legal expert explains how the case could play out
The BBC is the latest media organisation to be targeted by Donald Trump’s highly litigious machine.
hotminute.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
When the British government recently announced its plan to emulate Denmark’s asylum and immigration system, it framed the move as a way to restore fairness and regain control.
When the British government recently announced its plan to emulate Denmark’s asylum and immigration system, it framed the move as a way to restore fairness and regain control.
Why the UK should think twice before copying Denmark’s asylum policies
When the British government recently announced its plan to emulate Denmark’s asylum and immigration system, it framed the move as a way to restore fairness and regain control.
hotminute.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
When the British government recently announced its plan to emulate Denmark’s asylum and immigration system, it framed the move as a way to restore fairness and regain control.
England will experience worse levels of drought next year if this winter is drier than normal, the Environment Agency has warned.
UK faces widespread drought in 2026 without a wet winter: Environment Agency
England will experience worse levels of drought next year if this winter is drier than normal, the Environment Agency has warned.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
England will experience worse levels of drought next year if this winter is drier than normal, the Environment Agency has warned.
Did you get through your beach picnics unscathed this summer? Or did you return from a swim only to find a “seagull” (most likely a herring gull if in the UK) rifling through your bags in search of food?
Yes, shouting at seagulls actually works, scientists confirm
Did you get through your beach picnics unscathed this summer? Or did you return from a swim only to find a “seagull” (most likely a herring gull if in the UK) rifling through your bags in search of food?
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Did you get through your beach picnics unscathed this summer? Or did you return from a swim only to find a “seagull” (most likely a herring gull if in the UK) rifling through your bags in search of food?
A new poll from Ipsos in the UK, in partnership with the Sunday Times, reveals that while 87% of Britons are concerned about crime and anti-social behaviour across the UK.
The biggest local issues worrying Brits right now – including high crime and declining high streets
A new poll from Ipsos in the UK, in partnership with the Sunday Times, reveals that while 87% of Britons are concerned about crime and anti-social behaviour across the UK, this reduces to four in ten (40%) when asked about their local areas.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A new poll from Ipsos in the UK, in partnership with the Sunday Times, reveals that while 87% of Britons are concerned about crime and anti-social behaviour across the UK.
New data shows how the British diet has changed over the last 85 years – as global tastes and demands for healthier food change what’s on our plates.
From builder’s tea to oat milk coffee – Here’s how British family eating habits have changed since WW2
Salmon sandwiches, tinned fruit with evaporated milk, fish on Fridays and ham salad for high tea on Sundays were staples for families in the 1950s.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New data shows how the British diet has changed over the last 85 years – as global tastes and demands for healthier food change what’s on our plates.
London tube and train lines will be affected by numerous closures and service changes this weekend, with heavily impacted Underground services including the Elizabeth, Piccadilly, and Metropolitan lines.
London tube and train disruptions this weekend: 14-17 November
London tube and train lines will be affected by numerous closures and service changes this weekend, with heavily impacted Underground services including the Elizabeth, Picadilly, and Metropolitan lines.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
London tube and train lines will be affected by numerous closures and service changes this weekend, with heavily impacted Underground services including the Elizabeth, Piccadilly, and Metropolitan lines.
Buying or selling a home can be an emotional journey. But until contracts are formally exchanged, the system in England means that either side can still choose to walk away.
Why home sales are ‘falling through’ in the UK
Buying or selling a home can be an emotional journey. But until contracts are formally exchanged, the system in England means that either side can still choose to walk away.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Buying or selling a home can be an emotional journey. But until contracts are formally exchanged, the system in England means that either side can still choose to walk away.
Amazon UK has detailed its Black Friday plans for 2026, with the group confirming that it plans to run deals for over a week.
Amazon UK unveils Black Friday 2025 plans – here are the dates and deals to expect
Amazon UK has detailed its Black Friday plans for 2026, with the group confirming that it plans to run deals for over a week.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Amazon UK has detailed its Black Friday plans for 2026, with the group confirming that it plans to run deals for over a week.
Renting in England will be transformed with a raft of major changes coming into effect from 1 May 2026 for 11 million renters across the country.
Here are all the rental changes coming to the UK in 2026
Renting in England will be transformed with a raft of major changes coming into effect from 1 May 2026 for 11 million renters across the country.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Renting in England will be transformed with a raft of major changes coming into effect from 1 May 2026 for 11 million renters across the country.
UK recruitment consultancies signalled a further marked reduction in demand for staff at the start of the fourth quarter.
Job vacancies in the UK are rapidly drying up
UK recruitment consultancies signalled a further marked reduction in demand for staff at the start of the fourth quarter.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
UK recruitment consultancies signalled a further marked reduction in demand for staff at the start of the fourth quarter.
Reeves to abandon plans to raise income tax rates in budget; Hiring on ice as businesses wait for Budget news; No-fault evictions to be banned in England from May; and concerns grow over plans to raise booze tax.
5 important things happening in the UK today
Reeves to abandon plans to raise income tax rates in budget; Hiring on ice as businesses wait for Budget news; No-fault evictions to be banned in England from May; and concerns grow over plans to raise booze tax.
hotminute.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Reeves to abandon plans to raise income tax rates in budget; Hiring on ice as businesses wait for Budget news; No-fault evictions to be banned in England from May; and concerns grow over plans to raise booze tax.
Today’s GDP release confirms what recent data has hinted at – the UK economy is struggling to maintain momentum as we head towards year-end.
The UK faces whispers of a recession
Today’s GDP release confirms what recent data has hinted at – the UK economy is struggling to maintain momentum as we head towards year-end.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today’s GDP release confirms what recent data has hinted at – the UK economy is struggling to maintain momentum as we head towards year-end.
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed changes to the Congestion Charging Scheme are being made to avoid around 2,200 extra vehicles using the zone on an average weekday, which would increase congestion and associated air pollution.
Khan announces hikes and changes for congestion charges in London
Transport for London has confirmed changes to the Congestion Charging Scheme are being made to avoid around 2,200 extra vehicles using the zone on an average weekday, which would increase congestion and associated air pollution
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed changes to the Congestion Charging Scheme are being made to avoid around 2,200 extra vehicles using the zone on an average weekday, which would increase congestion and associated air pollution.
According to analysis by property website Zoopla, the value of London's residential property market exceeds the combined market capitalisation of all FTSE 100 firms.
London’s housing market is now worth more than the FTSE 100
According to analysis by property website Zoopla, the value of London's residential property market exceeds the combined market capitalisation of all FTSE 100 firms.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
According to analysis by property website Zoopla, the value of London's residential property market exceeds the combined market capitalisation of all FTSE 100 firms.
Only a small portion of the public believe you have to be white to be English, but ethnic minority adults are significantly more likely to think so than white adults.
British vs English – How white people and minorities define identity
Only a small portion of the public believe you have to be white to be English, but ethnic minority adults are significantly more likely to think so than white adults.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Only a small portion of the public believe you have to be white to be English, but ethnic minority adults are significantly more likely to think so than white adults.
After rising for three months in a row, the number of patients waiting to start treatment has fallen slightly to 7.39 million.
NHS waiting list falls after 3 months of rises
After rising for three months in a row, the number of patients waiting to start treatment has fallen slightly to 7.39 million.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
After rising for three months in a row, the number of patients waiting to start treatment has fallen slightly to 7.39 million.
Just over half of Britons think that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should stand down as leader of the Labour party and let someone else take over.
Half of the UK thinks Starmer should step down as Labour leader
Just over half of Britons think that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should stand down as leader of the Labour party and let someone else take over.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Just over half of Britons think that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should stand down as leader of the Labour party and let someone else take over.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has celebrated the success of his GPS tagging scheme, which has seen domestic abusers, stalkers, and knife crime offenders fitted with GPS tags once they return to London from prison.
Mayor Sadiq Khan praises GPS tagging of criminals in London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has celebrated the success of his GPS tagging scheme, which has seen domestic abusers, stalkers, and knife crime offenders fitted with GPS tags once they leave prison.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has celebrated the success of his GPS tagging scheme, which has seen domestic abusers, stalkers, and knife crime offenders fitted with GPS tags once they return to London from prison.
The Prime Minister has faced calls to sack No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney after Downing Street was accused of briefing against Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Starmer under pressure to sack his chief of staff
The Prime Minister has faced calls to sack No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney after Downing Street was accused of briefing against Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The Prime Minister has faced calls to sack No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney after Downing Street was accused of briefing against Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
The latest data show that the UK's economy grew by just 0.1% over the last quarter, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a difficult budget that could include tax hikes.
UK economic growth slows to 0.1% ahead of Budget
The latest data show that the UK's economy grew by just 0.1% over the last quarter, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a difficult budget that could include tax hikes.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The latest data show that the UK's economy grew by just 0.1% over the last quarter, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a difficult budget that could include tax hikes.
Starmer urged to sack chief of staff; UK growth slows ahead of Budget; BBC prepares to apologise to Trump; and New Epstein emails revealed by US House Democrats.
5 important things happening in the UK today
Starmer urged to sack chief of staff; UK growth slows ahead of Budget; BBC prepares to apologise to Trump; and New Epstein emails revealed by US House Democrats.
hotminute.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Starmer urged to sack chief of staff; UK growth slows ahead of Budget; BBC prepares to apologise to Trump; and New Epstein emails revealed by US House Democrats.